Sehwag: The ecstasy and agony of 293

December 04, 2009 11:39

He missed the record of becoming the first batsman to score three Test triple-centuries but Virender Sehwag’s innings of 293 will go down in the history of cricket as one of the best knocks by a batsman.

Flamboyant batsman Virender Sehwag, who took away the game from the islanders in no time, has been rightly adjudged Man of the Match and Series after India mauled Sri Lanka by an innings and 24 runs in Mumbai Test. On Day 3, a billion heartbeats stilled for a moment as Sehwag tapped a flighted ball from Muttiah Muralitharan back to the bowler, who took the catch on his second attempt. He was at 293, seven short of what would have been a record-breaking third triple century in Test cricket. He got a standing ovation at the historic Brabourne stadium in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)

India's Virender Sehwag gives a thumbs up on his way to the pavilion after scoring 293 on the third day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)

India's Virender Sehwag takes a break during his unbeaten 284 runs on the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)

India's Virender Sehwag gestures after scoring a double century during the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. (AP Photo)

India's Virender Sehwag ackowledges the crowd after scoring a double century, as teammate Rahul Dravid looks on during the second day of the third Test match against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. (AP Photo)

India's Virender Sehwag raises his bat after scoring a double century on the second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)

India's Virender Sehwag hugs his teammate Murali Vijay as he celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during play on the second day of the third Test match against Sri Lanka at The Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. (AFP Photo)

India's Virender Sehwag raises the bat after scoring a century (100 runs) during second day of the third Test against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on Thursday. (AFP Photo)